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OBJECTS FOR MAECymru AS A CIO
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OBJECTS
The objects of the CIO are for the public benefit
3.1 To promote gender equality and diversity as experienced by both Lay and Ordained
people in the Church in Wales.
3.2 To promote gender justice and the well-being of women in all their diversity within the
Church in Wales, its constitution, policies and practice.
3.3 To advance education including theological education to people inside and outside the
Church about gender justice in the church, in particular but not exclusively, the Church in
Wales.
Nothing in this Constitution shall authorise any application of the property of the CIO for
purposes which are not charitable.
PRELIMINARY STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES TO FURTHER THE ABOVE OBJECTS
In order to further the objects of the CIO, its activities will be planned and carried out under
the following workstreams:
Core Integrity
MAECymru (Merched a'r Eglwys – Ministry and Equality) will:
1) seek to monitor and to challenge discrimination on grounds of gender in the Church in
Wales;
2) become a respected body of both men and women sharing the aims of equality and
diversity of the CIO. It will organise its internal affairs consistently with this principle in
order to present a public identity that can speak with integrity on matters of inclusivity,
equality and diversity.
3.1 Promote gender equality and diversity as experienced by both Lay and Ordained
people in the Church in Wales by
a) promoting a culture within the Church in Wales, where both women and men are
welcomed and represented at every level and in every role and office;
b) raising and maintaining awareness of gender equality and diversity and offering
education and training in all parts of the Church in Wales, including liturgy and language;
c) encouraging appropriate training for those responsible for appointments, Lay or
Ordained; and systems that ensure appointments adhere to the principles of transparency,
equality of opportunity and fairness;
d) seeking gender balance on committees and boards within the Church in Wales;
e) encouraging the collection and interpretation of detailed data on appointments and
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elections at all levels in the church, including research into the allocation of financial
resources;
f) providing resources to dioceses and parishes to examine and reflect on the current
situation and to devise strategies for addressing inequality.
3.2 Promote gender justice and the well-being of women in all their diversity within the
Church in Wales, its constitution, policies and practice by activities focussed on women:
a) organising events, circulating information and promoting relationships focussed upon the
needs of lay and ordained women within the Church in Wales;
b) encouraging the theological, spiritual and work-related development of women through
promoting discussion, publication and events;
c) advising and assisting those responsible for appointments and the organising of elections
within the Church in Wales, especially to senior roles, to ensure maximum equality of
opportunity and diversity.
3.3 Advance education including theological education to people inside and outside the
Church about gender justice in the church, in particular but not exclusively, the Church in
Wales by:
a) organising its internal affairs in a manner consistent with the principles of equality and
diversity;
b) networking in every diocese to encourage debate, exchange of ideas and communication
between dioceses and committees in the Church in Wales;
c) promoting external networks of support and encouragement where these support
MAECymru's aims;
d) seeking a wide and inclusive membership in order to promote debate and discussion both
within the organisation and within the wider church;
e) maintaining links with other organisations engaged in the field of equality and diversity;
f) exchanging education and experience with other churches and other lay organisations in
Wales and the UK;
g) maximising opportunities for raising awareness in public forums and in all forms of the
media.